Richmond firefighters rescue litter of kittens
Richmond firefighters rescued eight, 1-week-old kittens while battling a fire at a homeless encampment Sunday night and they shared their adorable act on social media.
Oldest living Rosie the Riveter celebrates 109th birthday
An East Bay family is celebrating their matriarch’s 109th birthday. They say she’s the oldest living Rosie the Riveter, having worked at the Richmond Shipyards during World War II.
Richmond elderly man attacked on 77th birthday by package thief
A Richmond man ended up in the hospital on his 77th birthday after confronting a suspected package thief in his neighborhood.
Murder charges for Richmond man in DUI that killed 16-year-old
A man is facing murder charges after a DUI crash resulted in the death of a Richmond teenager last week, according to officials.
16-yr-old killed by suspected DUI driver outside his family home in Richmond
An East Bay family of a 16-year-old boy killed by a suspected drunk driver is in mourning. They said they're struggling with the sudden death of a teen who loved life. Relatives said Ricardo Funes-Barajas, known as Ricky, of Richmond, said he had just left a family gathering after watching a soccer match, when he was killed.
Alleged drunk driver hits, kills 16-year-old in Richmond
A 16-year-old boy was killed in a two-vehicle crash involving a suspected drunk driver in Richmond early Monday morning.
Richmond OKs turning Point Molate into 80-acre park
The Richmond City Council on Friday voted to create an 80-acre regional park at Point Molate, an old Navy fuel storage facility located on the San Pablo Peninsula about a mile north of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.
Woman dies of stab wound in Richmond home, police say
A woman died on Thursday of a stab wound inside a Richmond apartment complex unit, police say.
Police chase driver of suspected stolen car in Richmond
An early Thursday morning police chase ended in an arrest in the East Bay.
Double Richmond shooting at apartment leaves 1 dead
Richmond police on Monday morning were investigating a double shooting at an apartment complex near the Hilltop neighborhood that left one of the victims dead.
Family mourns father gunned down in Richmond, one of three killed
Family members told KTVU, 38-year-old Lorenzo “Zo" Newell of Oakland, the father of a 12-year-old girl, was one of the victims.
Deadly Richmond shootings leave community stunned
Richmond police are investigating two separate shootings that happened over nine hours on Tuesday.
Environmental activists seek a 'buck a barrel' tax on Chevron refinery
Richmond city leaders are taking aim at the Chevron refinery with a crucial vote that could make the city's largest employer subject to a major tax.
30-foot gray whale washes ashore in Richmond, cause of death to be determined
The Marine Mammal Center confirmed a 30-foot female gray whale washed ashore in Richmond on Wednesday morning. The whale is being towed to Angel Island for a necropsy, officials say.
Black cowboy files claim against Richmond Police for use of force
A black cowboy from Richmond is filed a claim against the city and its police department for allegedly using unnecessary force against him refuting in injuries.
Richmond considers refinery tax act for Chevron refinery
Voters in Richmond could have the final say on a proposal to tax the Chevron refinery.
Former ranger Betty Reid Soskin, 102, honored with honorary doctorate
At 102, beloved former park ranger and Bay Area icon Betty Reid Soskin received an honorary degree at a graduation ceremony at Cal State East Bay in Hayward.
Richmond urges California to cut ties with PG&E
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday night passed a resolution urging California to cut ties with PG&E.
Water main breaks in Richmond, creates flooding
A water main broke early Wednesday morning in Richmond, creating flooding in the streets.
Mariachi trumpets, Mayan dance, music at Richmond Cinco de Mayo event
The blast of mariachi trumpets, the clatter of dancing feet, the clamor of the crowd - all these and more are in store at Richmond's Cinco de Mayo celebration on Sunday.